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‘One to remember’ – Leganes striker En-Nesyri thrilled with LaLiga hat-trick record

Leganes striker Youssef En-Nesyri has expressed his delight after setting a LaLiga hat-trick record in their 3-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday.

The 21-year-old grabbed the curtain raiser 22 minutes into the encounter and added the second from close range nine minutes before half-time, before completing the treble in the 66th minute to become the first player from the Cucumber Growers to score a treble in the Spanish top-flight.

Reflecting on the feat, the youngster has taken time to appreciate his teammates and fans for the accomplishment.

"It wasn't a personal success, rather a collective team effort and scoring a hat-trick will always be one to remember," he said after the game.